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Pentax K-m review

Pentax is pitching its new SLR right at the bottom end of the market. Have corners have been cut?

Our Score 4.5

Last reviewed: 2008-12-27December 27th 2008

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Product Summary

K-m

Pentax K-m-Left

Price at launch

£399.00

For

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Tough build

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Effective anti-shake system

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Great pictures

Against

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Poor quality kit lens

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